I was honoured to be invited to talk at the Research and Technical day by the Society of Scribes and Illuminators (SSI)The subject was Information, Ideas and Inspiration: The Importance of Research. My fellow speakers were Tim Noad the Heraldist, Professor Ewan Clayton, Roger Hobdell, a printmaker, Win Eyels, a student and myself. I'll get through most of my talk over the new few posts, but this one will cover the IDEAS part of my talk. Kimono Series: This was inspired by my love of ethnic … [Read more...]
26 Explosions: Why Brody is not always nice to the alphabet
Well?Why?I'm sure Brody Neuenschwander will reveal all at his talk at Letter Exchange this Wednesday 16th October at The Artworker's Guild in London at 6.30pm Brody Neuenschwander will show recent work in many media and talk about how he films the pen in motion. This is what I think is true: While studying his master in art history at the Courtauld Institute Brody decided to enrol at Roehampton at the same time. He began a love affair with calligraphy - but judging by his title, this is an … [Read more...]
Family Tree of Skills
UNCIALSpenmanship good circles - letter obasics of calligraphyintroduction to layoutintroduction to fine detail paintingintroduction to continuous writingGOTHIC MINUSCULESpractice in verticalsinter-letter spacingrhythmexploring pattern and texture introduction to relaxed penmanship (birds)introduction to continuous writingMONOLINE TRAJAN CAPSfoundation for Roman capitals in Foundationalunderstanding of capitals in Italicappreciation of capitals in designunderstanding of spacing and rhythm in … [Read more...]